Vișeu de Sus: population and statistics
Vișeu de Sus has a population of 16,904 (2026) across 441.6 km², or 38.3 people per km². It ranks 133 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,904 residents
- 441.6 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Vișeu de Sus ranks No. 4 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.26 ‰ in Vișeu de Sus, compared with an average of 2.03 ‰ in Maramureș County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.9 ‰ in Vișeu de Sus, compared with an average of 13.5 ‰ in Maramureș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Vișeu de Sus: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (377 businesses).
Vișeu de Sus in numbers
Where is Vișeu de Sus?
Population of Vișeu de Sus over time
Vișeu de Sus had 18,180 residents in 2016 and 16,904 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,616 |
| 2022 | 17,450 |
| 2023 | 17,300 |
| 2024 | 17,142 |
| 2025 | 17,048 |
| 2026 | 16,904 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Maramureș County for “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 61,850 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vișeu de Jos, 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Vișeu de Sus
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Vișeu de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,108 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,368 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vișeu de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.09 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,035 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.54 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 713 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 7,550 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 134 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 446.6 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,050 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.2 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 695 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.60 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 803 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vișeu de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.0 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 487 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.14 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 852 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vișeu de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 195 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 414 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vișeu de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.8 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 128 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,110 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 112 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55.1 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 205 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vișeu de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.9 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,351 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.33 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,008 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vișeu de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.26 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 64 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 446 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vișeu de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 165 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 241 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vișeu de Sus
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade529 · 19.4%
- Transport and storage415 · 15.2%
- Administrative and support services334 · 12.2%
- Construction303 · 11.1%
- Manufacturing259 · 9.5%
- Accommodation and food services166 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical149 · 5.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing116 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)377 · 13.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines363 · 13.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)341 · 12.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities327 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities296 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings223 · 8.2%
- Civil engineering179 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities160 · 5.9%
- Rental and leasing activities143 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities122 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vișeu de Sus?
Vișeu de Sus has 16,904 residents (2026), ranking 133 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vișeu de Sus?
Vișeu de Sus covers 441.6 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Vișeu de Sus growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vișeu de Sus went from 18,180 to 16,904, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Vișeu de Sus?
Vișeu de Sus is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.711, longitude 24.426.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vișeu de Sus?
In Vișeu de Sus, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.26 ‰ (2024), ranking 64 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vișeu de Sus?
In Vișeu de Sus, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,108 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Vișeu de Sus?
The nearest to Vișeu de Sus are Vișeu de Jos (7.0 km), Săliștea de Sus (8.9 km), Săcel (10 km), Moisei (10 km), Bogdan Vodă (11 km).